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Did bilateral transforaminal nerve root block on wed for l4 l5, l5 s1. whats the component of the injection? when can i work out again & have sex?
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Steroid injection: It's likely the components of the injection were a local anesthetic and steroid. The local anesthetic lasting a few hours and the steroid meant to last longer (days to weeks). Normal activity can be resumed the next day.
Answered 12/30/2017
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